Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we took necessary measures to protect vulnerable … [More]
Macerich Sells Phoenix Mall Set for Major Redevelopment
Paradise Valley Mall. Rendering courtesy of RED Development Macerich has sold Paradise Valley Mall, a 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center in Phoenix, for $100 million to a joint venture of RED Development and an affiliate. The property recently received rezoning approval from the city and the previous partnership of Macerich and RED were moving forward with … [More]
Sprouts Foundation Celebrates Elementary School Gardens with Broadcast Event
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, with support from the School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network, will host the first-ever, virtual garden-based learning event with lessons led by students from school garden sites from coast to coast on April 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT on growingschoolgardens.org. The event furthers the Sprouts Healthy Community Foundation’s … [More]
Multifamily Property Sells for $26 Million in Central Phoenix
Newmark’s Managing Director Chris Canter, Executive Managing Director Brad Goff and Senior Managing Director Brett Polachek represented the seller, Midtown Flats Acquisition Company, LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was West Freeman Properties. “Midtown Flats is a luxurious asset situated in the ideal central Phoenix location with a strong mix, featuring studios, one-, … [More]
Downtown Phoenix Residential and Co-Working Community Opens
Kenect Phoenix, an all-new, hospitality-driven apartment platform and coworking community by Chicago-based Akara Partners, welcomed its first residences today. Just off the busiest stop along the light rail, across from Central Station, Kenect is located at 355 N. Central Ave., near Arizona State University’s downtown campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, ASU Law School and ASU … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr 6, 8, 13 and 15: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for the upcoming Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 136: TUESDAY - April 6 | 9:00 AM No-Cost Small Business Support Programs Hear a variety of experts from the Arizona SBDC Network, SCORE and the Women’s Business Center discuss SBA-funded support … [More]
APS Launches Free Green Biz Program to Help Small Business Owners
Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) announced the launch of its Going Green & Going Smart Program, a free, virtual training portal that helps small business owners adopt sustainable business practices that save money, energy and attract environmentally minded consumers. The Going Green & Going Smart Program is a statewide community effort that puts valuable … [More]
Investment Firm Acquires Five Building Industrial Real Estate Portfolio in Phoenix
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of a five building industrial portfolio (the “Portfolio”) in Phoenix, Arizona totaling approximately 540,000 square feet for a purchase price of $68.0 million. The Portfolio consists of five shallow bay, last mile warehouses located in a highly infill submarkets less than 10 miles from downtown … [More]
New Professional Development Courses Designed for Busy Adults to Gain In-Demand Skills
Today’s world is constantly evolving and so are the skills needed to succeed in the current job market. Results from the first annual Career Optimism Index™ study, commissioned from the University of Phoenix Career Institute, found that 42% of American workers do not see a clear path forward for advancing their careers. To help address this challenge, University of Phoenix is … [More]
FirstBank Pays $8,000 of Grocery Bills Ahead of Arizona Gives Day, Coming Apr. 6
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” recently surprised shoppers across the Valley by paying their grocery bills as part of their annual “Give It Forward” campaign to promote Arizona Gives Day. In total, FirstBank covered the cost of nearly $8,000 worth of grocery bills. When customers arrived at three Fry’s … [More]
